Spanish · Nature, Animals & Weather
"Owl" in Spanish: búho
el búho
An owl is el búho (BOO-oh). It is masculine. Keep the accent: búho. Plural is los búhos.
At night
Oí un búho en el árbol.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce búho
Say it
BOO-oh
/ˈbu.o/
BOO-oh. Stress BOO. Written accent on ú. Soft h is silent in búho.
"Owl" in Spanish: quick reference
| Spanish | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| el búho | the owl Default. | Default. |
| los búhos | the owls Plural. | Plural. |
| un búho | an owl Indefinite. | Indefinite. |
| el canto del búho | the owl's call Night sounds. | Night sounds. |
How to use búho in real life
- 1At night
Oí un búho en el árbol.
I heard an owl in the tree.
Un búho.
- 2Zoo
El búho duerme de día.
The owl sleeps by day.
El búho.
- 3Forest walk
Hay búhos en este bosque.
There are owls in this forest.
Búhos plural.
Mistakes English speakers make with búho
Incorrect: La búho es nocturno.
Correct: El búho es nocturno.
Búho is masculine: el búho.
Incorrect: Vi un buho.
Correct: Vi un búho.
Write the accent: búho.
Good to know
Night walks may mention el búho in trees. Stories use búhos as wise birds. Always keep the accent on búho.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Camping at night
ChatPal
¿Escuchaste el búho?
Did you hear the owl?
You
Sí. El búho está cerca.
Yes. The owl is nearby.
ChatPal
No enciendas la linterna fuerte.
Don't turn the flashlight on bright.
You
Ok. Escucho solo.
Okay. I'll just listen.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Owl" in Spanish
Is búho masculine?
Yes: el búho, los búhos.
Why the accent on búho?
Stress is on BOO, so Spanish writes ú.
How do you pronounce búho?
BOO-oh; the h is silent.
What is the plural?
Los búhos.
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